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Ron Paul: GOP senators "caved in"

 
Ron Paul is a Republican congressman from Texas who unsuccessfully sought the GOP nomination for president. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (CNN) - Former presidential candidate Ron Paul criticized President Obama's economic recovery proposal, but said Saturday that blame for the financial crisis is deep-seated and includes Republicans who failed to hold the line on spending during the Bush [...] (link)

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